Rappahannock News, June 30, 1999

122st Year ... No. 26 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Up and away! An open invitation For the 38th consecutive year, Mr. William M. Carrigan is inviting everyone to the grounds of Avon Hall, Washington, for the Fourth of July fireworks. You are welcome to come early and bring a picnic. Mr. Carrigan, who celebrated his 97th birthday on June 10, has stated he will make a special announcement during his brief remarks prior to the illumination. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Furr, Mr. Carrigan’s nephew and his wife, are coming from Hawaii for the festivities. The Furrs were among Mr. Carrigan’s family who traveled with him to Rome for the beautification of Padre Pio, by Pope John Paul II on May 2. Mr. Carrigan first met Padre Pio during World War II and since then has been active in helping to bring about this event. Library to be closed July 3 The Rappahannock Library will be closed on Saturday, July 3. Amissville Association plans next meeting The next regular meeting of the Amissville Area Community Association is scheduled for Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at Early’s Carpet. “Come and share your concerns and ideas with your neighbors in a positive setting,” said an organizer. Tax relief deadline The deadline for filing an application for tax relief for the low income elderly and disabled is July 1. For additional information call the Commissioner of Revenue Office at 675-3513. Happenings in Rappahannock • Sunday, July 4, Independence Day celebration in Town of Washington beginning at 12. • Wednesday, July 7, Rappahannock Board of Supervisors meet at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. ! > • Tuesday, July 13, Rappahannock County School Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. ■ • Wednesday, July 14, Washington Town Council meets, 7:30 p.m. at the town hall. Rappahannock News . P.O. Box 59 v Washington, Va. 22747 ■ ~ (540) 675-3338 •:.v (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Large numbers of people turned out for last week’s carnival to support the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. A good time was had by all. Washington celebrates the Fourth By LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer The Fourth will be captured in all its essence in Washington, Virginia again this year. Thanks should be given to William Carrigan, the town of Washington and the Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community (RAAC). Carrigan owns Avon Hall in Washington, and their vehicle. Vehicles, in the past, have included wagons, bicycles, Skateboards, rollerblades, tricycles and strollers. Basically any methods of movement. Ms. Manson relates “A man called from Culpeper. He had built a covered wagon for his eight monthold grandson and wanted to make sure he could use it in the parade. As long as the that they can turn their kids loose. Ms. Manson says “You cannot get lost.” She added “It’s a great day, an old-fashioned Fourth of July for families.” If you do not pack a picnic, food will be available including ice cream, home-baked goodies and a barbecue dinner. Ms. Manson says “People can come anytime and never have to buy decided do years ago that the town needed fireworks on the Fourth. He single-handedly bought them and opened his grounds to the public for picnicking, revelry and fireworks gazing. The town of Washington began supporting the event years later, turning the town into a carnival of activity on the Fourth. And now, RAAC’s main contribution to the community is putting on this annual event. thing, once they park their car. The cost to park is $2 for incounty ’-esidents and $5 for out-of-county residents. A sticker is placed on your car so you can come and go as you please.” “The money from the parking goes to charitable organizations that provide the personnel for i parking, such as the [ Boy Scouts, the f Child Care I Learning Center, RAAC, 4-H, the Cray street wm De completely closed off for the event and vendors will line the street. Ellen Manson, President of RAAC, was available for commentary regarding Washington’s Fourth. “There are not as many (vendor) booths this year because everyone (Front Royal, Warrenton, Culpeper and Luray) is doing their own celebration. And the participation from crafts people is down,” says Ms. Manson. She added “The new direction of the celebration will be the entertainment and the theme, and not so much trying to sell them something. We want to entertain them for the day. It used to be a flea market, in the mid-70s especially, and I said ‘No’. Now we screen them. There is a jury for the craft show. We get pictures and descriptions of their products. Charlie Tompkins, the Chair Person for the jury, is in charge of setting up the vendors.” A stage for the entertainment will be erected across from the courthouse. People will be able to sit on the village green and listen to the music from noon until 9 p.m. This year, seven groups of musicians will participate. And the start will be a patriotic sing-along at noon. The kiddie parade is for children ages birth to 14. Participants are asked to decorate themselves and/or vehicle is not motorized, there is not a problem. The wagon will be pulled by hand.” “It becomes a small menagerie. The little kids have to have a parent in the parade. The line up is at 4 p.m. and the parade starts right at 4:30. They have numbers and they get judged and there are presents for the best. In the past, the top prize has been lunch for two at the Country Cafe. And parents can rest assured Soccer League, and the PTO. Anything left over goes back to programs RAAC is trying to put on.” And the fireworks get bigger and better every year. Ms. Manson says “They’re big for out here. I’ve heard people say that they’ve been to the monument for the fireworks, but this is better. The fireworks are set off right above you, so they seem much bigger.” Thus, a needless trip to DC for spectacular fireworks is eliminated. 12: Juried craft show begins on Gay Street Rappahannock County Library book sale begins at Town Hall on Gay Street Sing your favorite patriotic songs with a group of local singers plus political speakers - Democrats and Republicans at the Courthouse 12:30: Washington, Virginia dollar bill line begins at the monument on Gay Street 1: David Clanagan and Grey Wolf perform gospel music at the Courthouse On the Gay Street stage: 2:15: Lee Pinkerson 3:30: The Eclectics 4: Mulch 4:30: Children’s bicycle parade on Gay Street (line up behind the Courthouse at 4) 5: Slim Harrison and his jug band On Mr. Carrigan’s hill: 6: The Blues Fuze Foot races for the children: 7: Slim Harrison calls for square dancing on the grounds 8: The Blues Fuze 9: Fireworks begin with the Star Spangle Banner FY 2000 budget adopted By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2000 county budget in a special meeting June 22. All members were present, as were County Administrator John McCarthy and Clerk Diane Bruce. It was not done, however, without some excitement. The issue of real estate taxes and the fire levy were discussed at length, with differing viewpoints coming out. Fire Levy tax Board member Mike Massie began discussion of tax rates and the fire levy by suggesting that the Fire Levy be based on use-value rather than fair-market value. Changing the tax would reduce revenues by $70,000 to $75,000. He believes that farmers are overburdened and deserve a break on their taxes. Massie further justified the change by pointing out that the Fire Levy has a surplus of just over $166,000. Board Chairman “Pete” Estes noted» that approximately $92,000 of that is needed to reimburse the fire companies for bills paid between Jan. 1 through June 30. Therefore, the surplus is in reality only about $75,000. Roger Welch echoed Massie’s concerns about farmers being overtaxed. He is also weary of having a surplus, saying that people will always try and find a way to spend excess money. In addition, if the number of farms in the county continue to drop then it will be more difficult to limit the amount of development here. Estes commented that the surplus shouldn’t be touched. He is concerned that drawing down the surplus could lead to deficit spending. Ron Frazier also thought that the money should be left alone. McCarthy pointed out that if Fire Levy spending continues as is, then drawing down the surplus will leave the county hard pressed to sustain a three cent Fire Levy tax. “Buck” Payne, speaking on behalf of the Fire and Rescue Association, responded to Massie’s suggestion by saying that the surplus took almost four years to build up. He added that what Massie is suggesting would wipe it out in one year and if a unit were to break down, they would then need to borrow money to have it fixed or replaced. Massie suggested that money could be appropriated from the general fund should that become necessary. McCarthy informed the board that the general fund currently has a surplus of approximately 2.5 million dollars. A motion to base taxes for the general fund and the fire levy on usevalue taxation was passed by a 3-2 vote. Massie, Welch and Bob Anderson voted in favor. Anderson said that he supported use-value taxation if the tax rates could be changed in the future. Estes and Frazier voted no. See BUDGET, Page A6 Apartment approved The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals had a relatively brief meeting for June. All members except for Chairman Alex Sharp were present. Also present was County Administrator John McCarthy. The board approved a special use permit for Nancy Dillon. Ms. Dillon wishes to convert a small portion of a garage on her property on Fodderstack Road into an efficiency apartment. Other business The board had little in the way of other matters. There was one item of note: Jennifer Matthews was appointed Board Vice-Chair. The next board meeting is scheduled for July 22. Schedule of events

Dangers lurk for Bobwhite Bob-bob White: the distinct and affirmative call of the Bobwhite — a proclamation of wildness — is an important part of my growing up years in rural North Carolina. I don’t hear it often these days. My father was a hunter of this fine bird. For this, he had two well-trained dogs, a pointer and a setter. Though it was my job to feed them in their fenced lot, I was forbidden to pet them in any way. They were bird dogs to be fed and cared for specifically for those autumn months when my father went hunting. The Bobwhite, or quail, were referred to simply as birds during the hunting season. My mother lightly floured the birds he killed and fried them in a cast iron skillet to a point of perfection; they were crusty on the outside, moist on the inside. The birds were always served with rice and gravy and often accompanied with green beans cooked with com, both canned by my mother during the summer. Those autumn suppers were splendid. Now, decades later, I find myself trying to imagine my father in a world without birds. He could imitate their calls perfectly. He had knowledge and respect for Bobwhites even as he shot them through carefully orchestrated, lawabiding, hours in the field with his dogs. I am glad he is not around to mourn the disappearance of quail. I learned early that shooting quail with a gun brought no pleasure for me. Hunting with a camera was another matter. My focus on bringing in the birds was different from that of my father but no less rewarding. Much of the Northern All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott Virginia Piedmont appears on the surface to be perfect habitat for Bob White and his mate. Open fields surrounded by woodlands are everywhere. So, why are the quail disappearing at such a rapid rate? Many ask this question. I hear it frequently. Feral cats — and some that are termed pets — take a terrible toll on females that incubate their nestful of as many as 20 white eggs for three weeks. The nest is on the ground in tall grasses; the female is easy prey for a hunting cat. I once heard the newly hatched quail described as looking like pecans with legs. These tiny young can run about soon after hatching and are bound to the earth — flightless — for two weeks. Cats quickly find these through their acute hearing and stalking ability. The population of feral cats — those living off wildlife — is a major problem. Who would have thought that “weed eaters” — so much in common use today — would have had a negative impact on "quail populations? For their nests, quail need the tall clumps of grasses that, up until the invention of “weed eaters,” grew along fences and hedge rows where mowers couldn’t reach. Quail have been forced to nest in shorter grasses in the open where they are easily located by predators. Deer are also browsing closely on high grasses and creating nest-site problems for quail. Is there anyone who would not agree that there are too many white-tailed deer? Who hasn’t seen deer carcasses — the result of collisions with cars — along major highways? Natural population controls on these mammals are no longer functioning adequately because man has removed the predators: wolves and bobcats. Anti-hunting sentiments have compounded the problem. Deer population are no longer on a healthy level with cover and food supplies. Drive anywhere on country roads and the effects of herbicides are visible in brown, burned-looking vegetation that once tangled itself — green and vigorous — on Virginia’s stone walls, fences and hedgerows. These tangles once provided food and protective cover for quail. Chemicals are destroying valuable habitat. Who knows what other wildlife is being destroyed by these herbicides, composed of powerful chemicals? Early mowing also has a negative impact for it destroys nests. There are other ecological elements causing the drastic population declines in Bob White. One of these is the introduced and widely planted fescue grasses that do not form clumps as do our native grasses and provide safe nest sites. It’s a sad story. I have no solution except to suggest that each person question the part of the individual toward the disappearance of Bob White and his family. Collectively, we are all responsible for the decline. I am basically optimistic. Individuals working together can begin to reverse it. Bobwhite and his family will do their part if given a chance. Let the wild, clear call, Bobbob White ring again in the air of Virginia. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby serves notice in accordance with §15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended) that its regular meeting of July, 1999 shall take place on Wednesday, July 7 at 2:00 p.m. for General Business and 7:00 p.m. for Public Hearings at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. 6-23-99/2T NOTICE BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY OF ITS INTENTION TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TAX ON FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND ON LODGING AND TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT THERETO Notice is hereby given in accordance with §15.1-1427, §58.1-3833 and §58.1-3842 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended) that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider for passage an Ordinance to enact a tax not to exceed 4% on food and beverages sold for human consumption and not to ekceed 2% on transient lodging. The ordinance provides that bed and breakfast establishments may impose a 4% tax on a bill which aggregates charges for food, beverages and lodging. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection both at the County Administration Office and at the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Washington, VA from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 6-23-99/2T Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.....*21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address J City_State_Zip_ 1 Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 . This form may also be used lor I CHANGE OF ADDRESS | Old Address: New Address: I ' ■ The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division pf Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ The role of the Parent Teacher Organization in Rappahannock BY JIMMY SWINDLER PTO President The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of parents and teachers working together to improve upon the existing educational system. For many years, PTO has been the primary method for parents to become positively involved in their child’s school experience. As the name says, PTO is made up of parents and teachers. Locally, that means parents and teachers of students in Rappahannock County Public Schools. There are no dues or fees for membership. In fact, if your child attends public school here in Rappahannock, you are a member. The amount to which you choose to be an active member is up to you! Active PTO members are those who either go to PTO meetings, help with fundraisers, volunteer at PTO events, contribute food for teacher dinners, serve on PTO committees or just plain make themselves available to PTO for one or more of its many beneficial programs. Members are invited to participate as much or as little as they like, the important thing is to participate in some form. PTO historically has been a valued source of funding for projects that would otherwise never take place. Recent examples are the new RCES playground equipment, trophies for academic awards, scholarships for field trips and sports camps and many, many other items, both large and small, that directly benefit our children’s educational experience. Just as importantly, PTO provides an effective venue for parents to get involved in their child’s school. In the current national climate of rising school violence, gang activity, and increasingly pervasive exposure to drugs and alcohol, parents are realizing that teachers and administrators alone simply cannot ensure the safe, quality education that was once the norm. While most would say that our schools do not have the type of problepns we read about in the papers, remember that parents in Colorado, Arkansas and numerous other localities felt the same way until the tragedies occurred which forever changed their children’s lives. Our schools may very well not have such terrible problems and, even if they do, PTO involvement is no guaranteed cure-all. However, getting involved in your child’s school through PTO or any other venue will certainly do no harm, and quite possibly will be a tremendous benefit. To become an active PTO member, contact your PTO president (that would be me),’ at 987-8597 or watch this space for notice Of our meetings and just show up. And finally, as you enjoy the rest of your summer with your children, keep in mind the following list of activities. This list is not endorsed by the PTO, NEA, or any other reputable group but, personally, I highly recommend it. Ten things to do with your children this summer: 10: Read to them. 9: Listen to them. 8: Take them to the library. 7: Talk with (not to) them. 6: Spend time with them. 5: Read to them, again. 4: Love them, and let them love you back. 3: Teach them, and let them teach you back. 2: Show them how to live, and let them. 1: Read to them again, and again, and again. Have a great summer, and I hope to see you in September. Awards given at graduation June 12 1999 RATES Weekdays $35 Weekends $45 (540)423-1500 Rt. 3, 16 miles East of Culpeper Scholarships and awards were handed out to a number of Rappahannock High School students at the recent graduaFRIDAY - MONDAY JULY 2 - JULY 5 18 Holes With Cart & Lunch (Not valid wid1 any other discounted rates. One coupon perfoursome.) Police, Fire & Rescue Day Every Thursday For 18 Holes Including Cart Show badge or ID to qualify RN tion ceremonies. Below is a list of the winners: Liz Tole Endowed Educator Scholarship Pat Jenkins Math Science/Engineering Scholarship Lindsey Burger Lions’ Club Scholarship Jill Waters Rappahannock County High School Writing Award Emily Sims RCHS Athletic Boosters’ Scholarship Emily Taylor Jennifer Thomas Rappahannock Womens’ Club Scholarship Emily Taylor Rappahannock Extension Homemakers Scholarship Naomi Smoot Rappahannock Garden Club Scholarship Emily Sims Francis J. Leonard Scholarship Lindsey Burger Julia Boddie Education Scholarship Crystal Fincham Adam Starks Amissville Ruritan Scholarship Brady Wolfe Music Boosters Award Robyn Kaye Clare Schadler Amanda Brown Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Scholarship Lindsey Burger Jennifer Wines Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Thomas See SCHOLAR, Page A6 PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSAL TO CLOSE MAIN STREET IN SPERRYVILLE (RT. 1001) TO THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC Notice is hereby given in accordance with §46.2-809 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended) that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intend to hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider a proposal to close Rt. 1001/Main Street in Sperryville to through truck traffic. This closure would be of the segment of Main Street from the U.S. Rt. 211 intersection to the intersection with U.S. Rt. 522. 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Karelian Bear Dogs: Another way to deal with an old problem By TODD FORTUNE Kappahannock News Staff Writer Matt Hatcher and his wife Deryn aren’t too worried about bears on Indian Run Farm, north of Flint Hill. They have a way to deter them. Caubie (Real name - Bahra Sahbahka) and Misha (Misha of Bearpaw) are Karelian Bear Dogs - possibly the only such dogs in Rappahannock County. Out west, these dogs are used to deter bears from coming into public places such as picnic areas. Matt manages Indian Run Farm. He came here in March, 1998 with his family. About a month later, they had an unwelcome visitor. The bear came onto the farm and helped itself to horse feed, bird feed and anything else it could get to. After a few days, Matt started wondering what to do about it. He secured the teed, and the bear eventually stopped coming. But Matt was already looking for ways to deal with the problem. He came across a magazine article about a lady in Utah named Carrie Hunt. Hunt, a wildlife biologist who has worked with bears for over 20 years, uses Karelian Bear Dogs to drive bears away from places they don’t belong and convince them to avoid people. Normally, these dogs will hold a bear at bay or scare them off into the woods. But occasionally, they will drive a bear up a tree. The ancestry of Karelian Bear Dogs goes back many centuries. However, the first actual appearance of this breed was at a dog show held in Finland in 1936. They were developed to hunt big game, particularly moose and bear, and are named as such because these particular dogs originated in the Karelia province of Finland. Less than 900 pureblood Karelians are registered annually by Finnish Breeders. xviaix was capuvaiea uy a picture of these dogs, saying that they have “piercing brown eyes.” Matt thought that they could follow Ms. Hunt’s lead. He and his wife went on the internet looking for breeders of Karelian Bear Dogs. They spoke with a breeder in Montana, who referred them to Janet Yatchak of Bear Paw Kennels in Alaska. They bought a male, and thought it would be nice to have him free-ranging on the farm. The dog followed Matt, Deryn and the children wherever they went. Unfortunately, he started ranging too far and was killed by a car nearby on Come meet the artist The Odyssey Collection, _ Inc. invites the public to come ’ meet the artist, Carl and . Evelyn Yazzie at a special event showing on July 2, 3, 4 and 5 at their shop on Main Street in Washington. The Yazzie couple, Navajo jewelry designers will he available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. , Phone orders will be accepted by Odyssey owner, Jennifer L. Greene at 6751691. The Odyssey Collection, ; Inc. regularly offers Jewelry, Art, Clothing, Native * American Artifacts and more. Amy Joback named to Dean’s List Amy Michelle Joback has qualified for the dean’s List at Liberty University in Lynchburg with a 4.0 grade ' average for the spring 1999 semester. Amy will be a senior at Liberty in the fall. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Ellen Joback of Flint Hill. HappahannocK News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune WHAT A FAMILY: Matt Hatcher, his wife Deryn, and their children Brooke and Clayton, with Caubie and Misha. U.S. 522. A few months later, they decided to contact Ms Yatchak again. They arranged to purchase the current pair, which arrived a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, they were too late for the latest bear incident. The bear came back around the first of April, and there are still paw prints on the bam and a shed where it tried to get to some food. Matt is reluctant to let these dogs range. He keeps them located “centrally in a kennel,” and walks them several times a day. He would be willing, however, to put them in the barn if needed to deter the unwelcome visitors. He also would like them to confront bears someday, but says “we’re not to that point yet.” Karelian Bear Dogs are designed to “hold the bear at bay. Other dogs get scared and run back to their master, where these go after the bears,” added Matt. He says that Karelian Bea,r Dogs are affectionate, but protective and competitive. He stresses that it is important to socialize them to the surroundings. There are many horses on Indian Run Farm, and a pony club is held there. The Hatchers believe that Misha is pregnant. If she has a litter, they would like to see other farmers in the area make use of them. Matt would also be willing to use Caubie for confronting bears in the near future. For more information on Karelian Bear Dogs, contact the Hatchers at 635-7575. 4th of July TALK 5a\e Huge Savings on selected items!! 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The database will prove an invaluable tool for researchers and students, providing current and historical information on countless topics. The ability to access the database remotely, from home and business comput ers, will provide county library card holders with a convenient alternative to library-based access. Director Shaffer also noted that the library has received one of the two new computers provided by the FOL, and that the computer is presently available for patron use. Summer Reading Program “Read Around the World,” the library’s summer reading program, will begin July 5 and run through Aug. 7, according to David Shaffer, and those interested can register at the library beginning on July 5. This year’s program includes wildlife discussions, snake handling, and music and puppet performances. In his report, Board President Franklin Warner noted that the county Board of Supervisors approved the library budget at their meeting of June 22. He also reported that the second portion of the Judith Lucas bequest, amounting to $40,894 was received by the library. These funds are to be used exclusively “for the purchase of children’s books and/or children’s visual aids.” Other activities • State aid for the 19992000 fiscal year will be $28,113. • The Friday Night Program with Bob Ryan that was scheduled for June 18 was indefinitely postponed. • The Fourth of July book sale is on target. • Treasurer Helen Platt reported that expenditures are in conformance with budgets, and library funds, through May 31, 1999, amount to $295,552.41. Accidents in the county Virginia State Police responded to two auto accidents in the county last week. Shortly before 7 p.m. on June 22, 31 year-old Vemane Gebremariam of Washington, DC ran off the road on Route 642 just east of Route 611 in Amissville. He over corrected, went across the road, hit an embankment and overturned, Damage to his 1993 Ford station wagon is estimated at $4000. The driver was not injured, but has been charged with reckless driv! ing. Doris Coughlin, 76, of Castleton ran off the road and struck a tree around 3:30 p.m. June 27 on Route 626 east of Route 616. Damage to her 1984 Oldsmobile is estimated at $4500. Ms. Coughlin, who was injured in the crash, has been charged with reckless driving. Larcenies in county A resident on Route 611 in Viewtown reported his Ryobi weed-eater, valued at $148, missing from his barn. The Sheriff’s Office has a possible suspect in the case. Sometime between late May and late June, an air storage tank and toolbox turned up missing from a residence on Hawlin Road. The value of the items is listed as $180. The resident reported the items missing June 24. Possible peeping toms During the overnight hours of June 26-27, a female resident called the Sheriff’s Office to complain that two underage boys, who were possibly drunk, were peeping through her daughter’s bedroom window. 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-ftappaljattnocfe J2ctos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999 Our View Budget Once again, fire and rescue come under attack. The county Board of Supervisors recently adopted the FY 2000 budget, but it wasn’t without some excitement. The Fire Levy taxes, as a result of board actions, will now be based on use-value instead of fair-market value. Even though board members disagreed on whether this was a good move, they were in agreement that changing how the tax was assessed would reduce revenues for the Fire Levy by $70,000 - $75,000. What does this mean? First of all, it means that a surplus the Fire levy has accumulated over four years will be gone within the next year or two. As a result, if the fire companies need money for anything beyond normal operating expenses then such money will likely have to come from the general fund. It also means, however, that farmers will get a tax break - at least this year. The flip side of this is that everyone, like it or not, will almost certainly pay higher taxes n,ext year as a tax increase seems likely. Whether or not it seems fair, fire and rescue is once again the subject of heated debate. Even though a retirement program for fire and rescue workers has been tabled for the immediate future, there remains the issue of what to do with fire and rescue. Some think that paid career service people are inevitable. Others say that it is more feasible to try and maintain volunteer fire companies. Either way, someone is not going to be happy. The decision makers in this county are supposed to listen to the people, but they cannot please everybody. Regardless of how they handle fire and rescue, or any other issue, they should be prepared for someone to be angry with them. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, July 3,1969 Frances Foster and Robert L. Brown look over some of the antique items which will be on display in ' Rappahannock Library Friday, July 4. Among them are two grain hooks used in ancient times to reap grain by hand, and an old directory of Rappahannock County which included names of residents and numerous advertisements, a number of which were the distillers. Rappahannock County bells will ring out the message of liberty on the Fourth of July. All individuals who have bells, large or small are asked to participate in the National Independence Day observance by ringing their bells for five minutes at 2 p.m. on Friday. Church bells will ring simultaneously in the observance commemorating the ringing of the Liberty bell 194 years ago to announce American independence. Sperryville Boy Scout Troop No. 65 captured most of the honors in a week of camping and competition last week at Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Va. There were eight troops in attendance with 85 boys and 12 leaders. Rappahannock County is included in the Shenandoah Council. Officers were installed at the regular meeting last Wednesday of the Rappahannock Lions Club with Lester Deal as president. Present for the installation ceremony was zone chairman Larry Kauffman and Jack Dahlgren, deputy district governor. Wayne Sophia was named secretary-treasurer of the club. Other officers elected were Edward Clark, vice-president and O.C. Mitchell, Lion Tamer. [ Total rainfall for the month of June 1969 was 5.32 inches according to the official gauge at Washington, Va. This is * an increase over June of last year and an even greater increase over the past several years. 1 I 25 Years Ago Thursday, June 27, 1974 Fourteen booths have already been reserved for exhibitors at the Fourth of July Flea Market being sponsored by the Rappahannock Recreation Association on the streets of Washington. Ian Pryde of Washington, Pat Biggs of Flint Hill and Jack Atkins of Amissville have completed a 40-hour instructors Emergency Medical Technician course at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. They were among the approximate 25 people in Virginia qualified to teach the courses. The Rappahannock Historical Society is undertaking restoration of a small historic building on Gay Street in Washington. The two-story brick building dates from the 18th century and is believed to be one of the earliest brick structures in the town. Members felt it was fitting that the society begin this endeavor in the 225th anniversary year of the survey by the youthful George Washington of this cpunty seat. 10 Years Ago Thursday, June 29, 1989 Wayne Blosser of Washington is the latest big winner in the Virginia State Lottery. Mr. Blosser bought an instant ticket at Hillsdale Grocery on June 21 that won him $10,000. That brings the total of large tickets sold by Hillsdale Grocery to $31,000, including two $10,000 winners, two $5,000 winners and one $1,000 ticket. All five winners were Rappahannock County residents. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad celebrates its 20th anniversary with an open house last Saturday afternoon. A new slate of officers for the Rappahannock County Garden Club was installed last Wednesday. Florence Nordone, The Shenandoah District President, inducted Mrs. Breezy Gannon is the new president; Dottie Hooff as vice president; Ellie Kreamer as treasurer and Mirian White as secretary for the next two years. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune The view from atop Cherries on Top Orchards is spectacular. Gary Sellers, the owner, sold out of this year’s crop a little more than a week ago. But he plans on having more next year. Letter Recent vote discourages volunteer workers What a shame that our Board of Supervisors has once again allowed the wealthy land owners of Rappahannock County to dictate the services received by all citizens of the county. The Fire Levy is not a burden to anyone in the county, including Mr. Massie and Mr. Welch, when you take into consideration that all of the county residents are receiving 24 hour a day/7 day a week fire and rescue service protection. I think we all know the benefits of having insurance policies in place. The Fire Levy provides for insurance of fire/rescue service. Each fire/rescue company in the county is having great difficulty getting members and raising enough funds to operate. Contrary to popular belief the Fire Levy does not provide all the funds needed to operate a department and I don’t know of a single fire/rescue department member who really enjoys flipr ping hamburgers on weekends or putting on a carnival to make money for their department. With this recent vote on the Fire Levy, the Board of Supervisors has taken a stand that may mean the demise of volunteer emergency services in the county. Without support, our fire/rescue departments are in jeopardy of closing their doors. I wonder if Mr. Massie, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Anderson are fully aware of what it would cost to provide the same service with paid staff and county purchased equipment? I doubt it. It saddens me to think that the supervisors think so little of the volunteers who have worked so hard in this county for so many years. This is a vote of no confidence that could have dire consequences in the future. Ellen C, Manson Flint Hill Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper’s editorial values. If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. m erica's C AO Iff# . *<<- ;•.. w. « v * «*>; When 13 mtontea united against a foe. A kingdom by the m& cUmied all the tend amftin, indytdmfe the wmte of both women ««d No **$**<$ wa* gw*» lbs the v *** hm> bus Ubmy wa* wmi th+>*% ®**'b be id deat. &<> Jcueraon w« give <:f«d« in the higher degree jhot wmtng a (!t)vUff»eiu that set us free. 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Mattie Ball Fletcher’s revisited BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Carroll and Charles Kevis want in. The renovation of the Mattie Ball Fletcher house on Main Street in Washington has made remarkable progress, but it appears that it will be a’ few more months before they can take occupancy. Their son Robin, the renovator with the help of his brother Chandler, wants them in too, but his attention to detail and a few surprises has made October or November look more realistic for project completion. My second good look at this home renewal has brought some surprises as well. Despite the face lift and some fundamental modifications, the essence of the house, in both spirit and character, remain. Even with the new wing, a handsome ‘guest room over kitchen’ addition perpendicular to the original structure, the house retains that feel of antiquity, and the sense that some important and positive things have there transpired. Charles and Carroll are rather comfortable with the progress though. Charles said that they would not have gotten into the project if it weren’t for Robin. “He knows what we like . . . we trust his judgment.” After Charles retired, the elder Revises participated in 3 or 4 renovations with Robin, and all were concluded more than satisfactorily. This one, according to Carroll, has been christened “The Last Fling” by a granddaughter, and “The Last Fling” looks like it’s going to be a doozie. The exterior of the house and the rough carpentry are well along. Robin was finishing up the shingling on the new addition, and the pebble dash finish on most of the original house’s exterior is to be redone. The stone floor in the original chestnut log cabin portion of the home was removed, temporarily, to permit Carroll and Charles Kevis me grading and installation of radiant heat pipes but, beside that modification, most of the original 18’ x 28’ cabin will remain as it has been for some two hundred and fifty years. It will be that nest for cooling in its darkness in summer, or warming by the oak flameheated stone on a cold winter’s night. Beyond that nook, in the back of the house, stone salvaged from the foundation has been re-laid to create a patio boundary under the protection of the second story eaves. This weather-safe patio will be set with brick, with a recovered millstone as a centerpiece, and will be accessible via sliding windows from what was probably a breeze way years ago and will now be a living room. This living room/patio will afford a contemplative view of the boxwood archway, and at the gardens in which Mattie Ball, not so long ago, took delight. Charles Kevis said that they had hoped to restore the home, as much as possible, to the original, but the need for new wiring and plumbing, central heating, and other modern conveniences made it necessary to make changes that somewhat altered the home’s original appearance. With architectural assistance from Jay Monroe and Peter Gearon and the craftsmanship of Robin Kevis, however, the home and site may not be precisely what it was so long ago, but it will be more livable and will definitely provide the homeowner and visitors with a reiteration of the home’s history and evolution. Local gardening tips, advice BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences The following are garden tips from the Rappahannock Extension Office. • If weed plants are mature, plan to weed your garden early in the morning when moisture is present to prevent the seed heads from shattering and dropping weed seeds in the garden. • After watering, the soil in the vegetable garden should be moist to a depth of eight to ten inches. If the moisture is not that deep, evaluate your watering technique. • Yellow crook-neck or straight-neck squash taste best when four to seven inches long. Pick when pale yellow (rather than golden) and before skin hardens. Scalloped (patty pan) squash is best when grayish or greenish white (before it turns ivory white) and is still small, even silver-dollar size. • Remove cucumbers by turning fruits parallel to the vine and giving a quick snap. This prevent vine damage and results in a clean break. If you have trouble mastering this, take a sharp knife to the garden for harvesting. Cut or pull cucumbers, leaving a short stem on each fruit. • Drought or hot, dry winds can cause pepper blossoms to drop. Mist plants with water twice a day to help retain blossoms and set fruit. • If you would like to garden on an herbicide-treated area, but are unsure of whether residual herbicide will damage your plants, try sowing tomato and ryegrass seed in soil from the plot. If they grow well and produce their first true leaves, residual herbicides will not be a problem. • After your vegetable garden is well established, it is best to water it thoroughly once a week rather than giving it a light watering everyday. That way, a deeper root system is encouraged that will help the plants tolerate dry weather. • The time of day vegetables are harvested can make a difference in the taste and texture. For sweetness, pick peas and corn late in the day. That’s when they contain the most sugar, especially if the day was cool and sunny. Other vegetables, such as lettuce and cucumbers, are crisper and tastier if you harvest them early in the morning before the day’s heat has a chance to wilt and shrivel them. • Stop cutting asparagus in late June when the spears become thin. After the last cutting is made, fertilize by broadcasting a 10-10-10 formula at the rate of two pounds per 100 square feet. Allow the tops to grow during the summer to store food in the roots for the crop next spring. • Add organic mulch to the vegetable garden when your seedlings are about six inches tall. This will conserve moisture and discourage weeds. Make sure the soil is moist, and the area is free of weeds before adding mulch. • Avoid side dressing tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers with fertilizer until they have set their first fruit. • In most cases, blossomend rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash, and watermelons may be prevented by maintaining uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly, planting in welldrained soil and not cultivating deeper than one inch within one foot of the plant. Also avoid the use of high-nitrogen fertilizers. For additional information on gardening tips call the Extension Office at 675-3619. i — • PermaTreal I PEST AND TERMITE COlVTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Fauquier County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 347-1173 M Photos by Gerald Ochs MOVING ALONG: The renovations of the Mattie Ball Fletcher house n Washington are underway. Financial Problems? 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Budget From Page A1 Retirement program for fire and rescue workers The board still had to decide the fate of a proposed retirement program for volunteer fire and rescue workers. The program is based on a program currently being implemented in Fauquier County. McCarthy noted that the program in Fauquier County has cost them more than expected. Frazier commented that fire and rescue isn’t ready to implement the program at this point. The board voted unanimously to table funding for a retirement program, pending further study. They did, however, unanimously vote to proceed with a free vehicle decal program for fire and rescue workers, based on a points system. Massie would like to see free decals also be available to members of the Ladies Auxiliaries. McCarthy said that he needs to find out if general statutes allow non-active duty members to qualify. Budget adoption The board unanimously approved the annual appropriation for FY 2000. Due to the tabling of funds for a retirement program, $25,000 was cut from the fire services fund. The total appropriation, as a result, will be $11,983,921. The board also adopted the FY 2000 budget by a unanimous vote. McCarthy will need to make a change in the final draft to reflect the cut in the fire services fund. By a 4-1 vote, the board set tax rates for tax year 1999. Levies are set at 78 cents per $100 assessed valuation of real estate and $3 per $100 assessed valuation of tangible personal property. For the Fire Levy, rates are set at three cents per $100 of assessed value of real estate and 20 cents per $100 of assessed value of tangible personal property. As per the earlier motion that passed, taxes are based on usevalue taxation. The dissenting vote came from Frazier. He thought that because a tax increase next year seems likely, the board should give taxpayers a break and reduce the 78 cent levy to 77 cents for this year. The other members, however, did not agree. 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VIRGINIA Basketball camp a big success By RHONDA JENKINS JV Basketball Coach The second annual youth basketball camps were held at the Rappahannock High School gym week before last. There were 57 participants in the camp. Sipce the numbers were so large, the camp was held in two sessions. The first session ran from 9 until 11 a.m. for upcoming third and fourth graders. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. session was for upcoming fifth,, sixth and seventh graders. When camp started on Monday, the campers were put into teams. In the first session the Blue Devils and Spurs faced each other in basic drills that included ball handling, passing and shooting. In the second session, the two teams were the Great Ones and the War Dogs. These two teams were very competitive all week in layup drills, foul shooting and jump shots. On Wednesday, the middleschool aged campers had a guest speaker. Mike Leake, a 1983 alumni of Rappahannock High and the school’s all-time leading scorer, spoke to the group about team work and dedication. He showed them some passing drills and some shooting techniques. The campers really enjoyed Mr. Leake coming out to talk to them. I would like to thank Mr. Leake for taking time from his job to speak to the campers. On Friday, as the camp came to an end, the four teams faced each other in the championship games. The Blue Devils defeated the Spurs 30-15 in the first game, and in the second game the Great Ones defeated the War Dogs 30-24. Both games were very exciting, and all the campers got to play. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Many of the participants were already saying they couldn’t wait until camp next year. Student athletes helping with the camp were Mark Wharton, Esther Room, Amanda Weakley, Amy Clinedinst, Jamie Keys, Robyn Pivamik, Betsy Welk, Ashley > Burke and Brad Estes. Rapp softball teams earn honors Rappahannock girls softball teams participating in the Culpeper Little League recently completed an impressive season. The 7-8 year-olds, coached by Susan Payne, captured first place with an 8-1 record. Settle’s Excavating, coached by Paul Gall, won the National League championship in the 9-12 year-old Majors Division with a 12-4-1 record. Pitcher Lara Kreyling struck out 190 batters and Settle’s defense threw out 30 would be base stealers. The Unlimited Painting Cardinals, coached by sponsor Monte Clinedinst, also won the National League championship in the 13-14 year-old Junior League Division. Rappahannock placed 12 girls and one coach on all-star teams. They were: Katie Burke and Rebecca Tupper (9-10) Jessi Ehrhart, Rachel Gall, Danielle Hiserman, Anna Kreyling, Lara Kreyling and Lauren Powell (11-12) Rachel Sharp and Ashleigh Burke (13-14) Kelly Atkins and Amy Clinedinst (15-16) Coach Paul Gall (National League 11-12). Team needs players The Rappahannock Monarchs are in need of men ages 16 and up to field a team for the second half of the season. Anyone interested should contact David Clanagan at 9878937. Clanagan will be at the Rappahannock High School baseball field this Thursday, July 1 and next Thursday, July 8 from 6 p.m. until to meet prospective players. Scholar From Page A2 RCEA Scholarship Natasha Payne Buemer Award Adam Starks Lord Fairfax Community College Board Sholarship Jill Waters Lord Fairfax Principal’s Scholarship Jessica Gheen Mary Quaintance Scholarship Lindsey Burger Rappahannock Teachers’ Award Naomi Smoot Anne Keyser Trust Scholarship Naomi Smoot Adam Starks Emily Sims Paul Nichols Scholarship Emily Taylor Emily Smoot Realtor’s Scholarship Naomi Smoot Mary Beth Williams Memorial Scholarship Lindsey Burger Jessica Gheen Robyn Kaye Emily Taylor Albert Cordani Memorial Scholarship Jessica Gheen Choral Boosters Scholarship Margo Haynes - Emily Taylor ROTC Scholarship Lauren Sharp Navy Scholarship Rick Hoddo Correction In the Blue Knoll Farm B&B article last week, it was stated that the property was purchased from the Cartwright Browns, who own the Conyers House when actually it was purchased from Richard Brown and Joy Benedict. 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Neighbors/B2 Obituaries/B5 Classifieds/B4, B5 Real Estate/B6 June 30, 1999 Citizen of the Week Patricia Davis Home: Washington Occupation: Clerk of Combined District Court, Rappahannock County Accomplishments: Ms. Davis stays busy with duties related to her job. She works closely with the Rappahannock County School System principals and teachers on issues regarding potential problem students. She also serves on the Association of Clerks Board. Ms. Davis serves on an interview panel for new employees coming into the Virginia Supreme Court. Ms. Davis stays busy outside of work as well. She is a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Warrenton, where she works with Day Care Services and sings in the choir. Ms. Davis is Vice President of the Washington Ladies Auxiliary. She serves on the Board with the Piedmont Dispute and Resolution Center until her term is up July 1. Ms. Davis also works with an organization in Fairfax County that places indigent children into services through Child Care Services. Ms. Davis is a mother of one and grandmother of two. She collects antique cars. She and her son have an antique truck. Weekend Picks Parade planned Children in the area are invited to “decorate their wheels” and join in the fun of the annual “Parade of Wheels” at the 4th of July celebration in the Town of Washington. Wagons, wheelbarrows, skate boards, roller blades, bicycles, tricycles and strollers are all part of the festive parade this year. Prizes will be awarded to those the judges consider “the most patriotically decorated.” The parade is open to children from birth to 14 years of age. Lineup for the parade starts at 4 p.m. behind the jail. The parade starts .at 4:30 p.m. For further information, call Ellen Manson, parade organizer, 675-1349. Benefit set for July 4 ;The Hair Cuttery of Culpeper will Ce giving haircuts for only $5 each during the Fourth of July p^lebration in Washington. They ^1 be located on the porch of the Rappahannock Department of Social Services building on Gay Street from noon until 4 p.m. They are doing this “cutathon” as a public service to benefit child dnd family programs run by the Department of Social Services. All proceeds will be donated to the department and be used for child abuse prevention and family preservation work. They will also hold drawings for prizes throughout the day. Call Rappahannock Department of Social Services at 675-3313 for information. The Rappahannock Nature Camp is currently underway and will continue through July 9 at Singing Creek near Sperryville. This is a day camp for girls and boys age eight to 14, devoted to the study and exploration of local natural history. For information call Lyt Wood at 675-1088. underway Photo by Lee Coghlan AT HOME IN THE VINEYARDS: Meredith Gorfein enjoys her three-acre vineyard as well as other outdoor activities on their 32-acre parcel in Harris Hollow. The Gorfeins: similar interest, lasting love By Lee Coghlan Rappahannock News Special Writer About two miles down Harris Hollow in Washington, there is a private drive, Rush River Lane, where Meredith and Hank Gorfein share 32 acres with an assortment of stray cats, all spayed and neutered, a shaggy terrier, and three acres of grapes. At Rush River, Meredith and Hank planted two acres of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon ten years ago. Recently, an additional acre of vidal and petite verdot was planted. One day, they hope the grapes will be their main source of income. But until then, Hank will take care of the grapes, and Meredith will continue working full time at Linden Vineyards. She is the democratic nominee for the Virginia House of Delegates, 31st District. Meredith grew up in Massachusetts, mostly in the Eastern area. She attended Wayland High School and could be characterized as reticent. But then her senior year rolled around, she landed the lead as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, and everyone was asking who she was. Meredith went on to Welleslyn College and majored in English. She put herself through school by working as a waitress at Howard Johnson’s. Meredith confides, “I always wanted to be an actress, but I never really pursued it, and maybe that’s why I ended up being a teacher. I’ve always loved high school kids. They’re human beings and they’re troubled and they’re wonderful.” Meredith went on to teach English at Wayland High School, where she had graduated from. Meredith says, “Wayland was very progressive, creative, and exciting. The students learned spelling, grammar, and writing by actually writing. It was teaching through an active process.” She also became the drama instructor, “I was teaching the dramas for ninth and tenth grade English add loving it. And then I was asked to create the drama curriculum at Wayland.” The school was so progressive and productive, it was nationally recognized by an article in Life magazine, published during Meredith’s tenure r there. Meredith’s love for drama, theater and teaching led her to Boston University where she received her M.F.A. in theater and directing. She, again, put herself through school by working three jobs: a speech assistant in the drama department, an office assistant to the assistant vice president of Boston University, and a cashier working the graveyard shift at the Li’l Peach. Meredith remembers, “I was so tired that I would fall asleep on a bench in the ladies room.” In 1977, Meredith left Massachusetts and came to Washington, D.C. “to work at the finest theater in the United fjjtates. I came here to work at Arena Stage.” Meredith became an Equity stage manager at Arena for three seasons, “I like doing that. I made everything happen.” Hank says, “The stage manager runs the show. They call the cues. They make sure the show goes well. There could be 140 cues in a one hour and 45 minute show.” Hank had been working at Arena Stage for ten years as the technical director. While working together, Hank and Meredith fell in love. Meredith says, “When I met Hank, he was ready to retire. He retired in 1980. I could have stayed (at Arena) without him, but I was going to go with him.” Hank hails from the Bronx. At Queens College in New York, Hank was the head theater technician for six years before he came to Arena. A famous designer, Robin Wagner, was doing the world premier of “The Great White Hope” at Arena in 1968 and asked Hank to come down from New York to be the technical director. Hans. says, “1 came down and I liked it. I liked Washington, I liked Arena. I did the world premiere... and I j\jst stayed. Arena was at its height when I was there.” Twelve years later, Hank says, “I was starting to lose interest. I was just tired of doing it.” Meredith says, “Hank was inside windowless buildings for 20 years. Now he likes to dig in dirt and plant things.” “Not dirt, Meredith, soil,” Hank says. Hank went on to technical direct The Bams at Wolf Trap in Vienna when it first opened. He stayed with them for two years. Now his main contribution to the theater is to stage manage, light, and set up events for Wendy Weinberg at The Theater in Washington. Hank bought the property at Rush River Lane in 1975 and on May 16, 1982, Meredith and Hank were married under the tulip tree in the front yard. Meredith worked on and off at The Inn in Washington between 1983 and 1990. Meredith says, “We were expected to know wines and I didn’t know anything. (Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch) were younger, but wanted to get to the same place, they wanted to be the very best. And they made us want to be the best.” “I took a grape growing course in 1984 with Jim « Law, the owner of Linden Vineyards. The vineyard ^ at Linden was planted in 1985 and I worked for them. I worked outdoors and on the winery itself.” The winery at Linden was completed in the spring of 1988. And with the money Meredith had made at The Inn, she was qble to buy everything to plant the two acres of grapes on her property. Meredith and Hank went to work with Richard and Lynn Mahan in 1990, when they opened their restaurant, Oliver’s, in Front Royal. Meredith waited on Phyllis Richman, the restaurant critic from the Washington Post, when she came to review the restaurant that year. The service and food was praised, and you can find the Mahans cooking at the Bleu Rock Inn today. Now the Gorfeins are concentrating on staying at home where there is plenty to do. Their vegetable garden is a quarter acre, the vineyards have expanded from two to three acres, and they have just completed an addition to their home, a lovely office/living room area where Hank can watch his beloved Knicks games, surrounded by all their books and a meandering cat or two. You may see Meredith conducting a wine tasting at Linden Vineyards on the weekends, and Hank has been spotted giving wine tastings at The Bleu Rock Inn on Saturdays and Sundays as well. J. Portman awarded Fellowship by Va. Center for Arts Julie A. Portman Washington, Va. has been aware a fellowship by the Virginia Cen for the Creative Arts (VCCA). of The VCCA is located near Sweet ed Briar College in the foothills of the ter Blue Ridge Mountains in rural Virginia. Julie A. Portman will be among the approximately 20 Fellows focusing on their own creative projects at this working retreat for Rappahannock News File Photo SISTERS: Julie Portman.left, pictured here with her sister Mary Jo, recently performed in the play My Sister’s Sister at Highland School in Warrenton on May 8. visual artists, writers and composers. A typical residency ranges from two weeks to two months. An artist is provided with a comfortable private bedroom, a private studio, and three prepared meals a day. Beyond the breakfast hour and the dinner hour, there are no schedules or obligations. This distraction-free atmosphere, as well as the energy that results from having some 20 visual artists, writers, and composers gathered in one place, enables artists to be highly productive. Serving over 300 artists a year (over 2500 since its inception), the VCCA is one of the nation’s largest year-round artists’ communities. VCCA Fellows have received worldwide attention through publication, exhibitions, compositions, performances, and major awards and accolades, including MacArthur grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim fellowships, National Endowment for the Arts awards, Rome Prizes, Pollock-Krasner grants, a National Book Award, Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, and Academy Award Nominations. The VCCA has been a well spring of music, literature and the visual arts in the United States, providing residencies for artists from all disciplines during the most important and the least supported phase of their work: the creative phase. This is done by giving visual artists, writers, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, collaborating artists, and those whose work crosses disciplines the crucial elements every artist needs, the time and space to do their work.

Church t I Activities Revival services at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church July 5-11 at 7:30 nightly. Services on Sunday, July 11 will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. and at 6 p.m. There will be two guest preachers, Dr. Bobby Roberson from July 5-7 and Dr. Jerry Whiteheart from July 8-11. There will be oldtime Bible preaching, special music nightly, nurseries provided and a warm welcome to all. Gid Brown Pastor John K. Burke invites everyone to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins \ Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Night Service, 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Worship services scheduled New Hope Deliverance Ministry worship service will be held on Sunday, July 11 at 3 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The community is welcome to attend. For more information call Minister Doris Fletcher at 675-1434. Sunday: Wednesday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 4 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 & 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday & after masses Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m., using 1776 service Family Service, Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., using 1776 service Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Doretha Butler and Michael White Doretha H. Butler to wed M. White Mrs. Dorothy C. Butler of Sperryville is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter, Doretha Howard Butler of Williamsburg to Michael L. White of Dayton, Ohio. Miss Butler is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Virginia Tech and the College of William and Mary. She is the assistant principal of James River Elementary School in Williamsburg. Mr. White is a graduate of Trotwood-Madison High school in Dayton, Ohio, a former student of Hampton University’s School of Architecture and a current student at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. The couple will wed in Hampton in August. Williamsburg will be their home after the nuptials. Father Pokorsky, new priest at St. Peter’s On Monday, June 28 Father Robert A. Lange was transferred from rector at St. Peter Catholic Mission ^ in Washington to pastor at Our Lady of Angels Parish in Woodbridge. There was a farewell reception held in the parish hall, Father Albert Hall, on the previous day. The people at St. Peter Mission took the opportunity to express their deep gratitude to him and to extend their very best wishes for his continued success. Father Lange will be replaced by Father Jerry Pokorsky who, for the past three years was associate pastor at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale. Father Pokorsky was ordained a priest in 1990 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. He is originally from Manitowac, Wis., where his parents are residing. E.Taylor crowned Amissville Queen Thank you to everyone who turned out to support the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s Carnival! The weather was picture perfect! Congratulations to Emily Taylor who was crowned Queen for 1999, Kady Gum who was crowned as Junior Miss, and Emily Stuart who was crowned as Little Miss. Special thanks to all the ladies who competed and, especially to Sandi Carter who coordinated the contest, kept the girls in tickets, and decorated the float for the parade. According to Sandi, a record number of tickets were sold by the contestants an all are to be commended for their hard work. Congratulations to Gerry Canipe who won the $1,000 grand prize from Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue in the drawing held Saturday night. I should have a list of the parade winners by next week’s column. Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ida Lee Zimbro who passed away this past week. Amissville By GLENDA GUM Happy birthday wishes are sent out to Rachel Dillard who was five years old on June 27, Ashley Sylvain whose birthday was this past week, and to Hannah Harrup who will celebrate her big day on June 29. Happy anniversary wishes to Betty and Denzil Canfield who will celebrate 48 years together on June 30 and to Donna and Larry Oliver who will celebrate 20 years of wedded bliss also on June 30. I’m not sure why I didn’t hear about Adams Custom Slaughter here in Amissville before my mother-in-law who lives in Manassas did, but we rode out to their plant off of South Poes Road to Shurgen Lane over the weekend to check on a couple of steaks. Gene and Kim Adams treated us to a grand tour of their facility and a little of its history. The prices are very reasonable and the packaging room is white glove clean. Give them a call at 937-7497. Just another reason Amissville is a great place to live! There was quite a “buzz” at Amissville Baptist Church this past week. Rev. Vernon DeLong volunteered to get a buzz cut if the enrollment for Vacation Bible School exceeded 200. As in the past when Rev. DeLong offered to take a pie in the face or to kiss a pig to reach children in the community, the kids took up the challenge and invited their Marriage License The following marriage license was issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Neal Ryan Atkins, Sperryville and Tammy Lynn Dwyer, Sperryville. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Sunday Genesis 15:1-21 Monday Genesis 17:1-14 Tuesday Genesis 17:15-27 Wednesday Genesis 18:1-15 Thursday Genesis 21:1-21 Friday Exodus 3:1-12 Saturday Exodus 3:13-22 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” * U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Just a Piece of Paper? The Declaration of Independence is just a piece of paper. On it were written words ■ beautiful words, hot words, words with bite. At first only two people signed it; later 53 members of that noble gathering affixed their signatures. Even later four more signed. But, it's just a piece of paper. Actually, the paper on which it was written became so fragile that, iu 1894, it was permanently sealed in a steel case to keep it from light and air. Yet, that piece of paper became the script for a people bent on liberty and freedom. It contained words that could spell death or mean life to a new nation struggling for birth. That piece of paper launched a revolution which produced a national spirit that gave reality to hopes and dreams for freedom. And that piece of paper has been splattered by the blood of many who believed in its purpose, and their blood became the seeds that built America. Freedom is not a piece of paper! It is an idea, a concept, a lifestyle, an experience; and, our forbearers believed it a right The original Declaration of Independence has faded, but its ideas, concepts, and words are burned forever in the souls of this nation and etched on the hearts and minds of persons for whom life is liberty and for whom freedom is more precious than life itself. (Footnote Revolution that produces freedom is never completed. Each day its reality must he maintained by those privileged to enjoy it.) 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Special thanks to everyone who taught, prepared, directed, attended, and assisted to make this a Successful week. The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold their Vacation Bible School beginning July 12 through July 16 form 9 a.m. until 12. Vacation Bible School is open to all children kindergarten through seventh grade. The church is located on U.S. 211. Please call 937-5480 for a preregistration form. Rappahannock County Soccer League’s early fall registration will continue through the summer. After July 31, there will be an increase of $10 to register. Please contact Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 for more information. On July 4, Rappahannock County Soccer League will host a booth to raise moiiey for new goal posts on Gay Street in Washington from 12 until 5 p.m. Donations of pies and homemade breads are needed as well as volunteers to rotate working in the booth. Please contact Tom Pendleton at 9878023 if you are able to help. . Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Let professionals entertain you with the fireworks so you can sit back and enjoy the show.

Burkes celebrate golden anniversary ' -mi l ii ay evening Marshall and Geneva Burke were honored with a celebration in recognition of their 50th golden wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their son, Jerry and was held at the Sperryville fire hall Approximately 40 family, friends and neighbors gathered to extend congratulations and best wishes and to help them celebrate this special milestone in their life. The fire hall was tastefully decorated with candles, flowers, white table cloths, and golden anniversary tableware. A bountiful table of food was served followed by an anniversary cake. The couple received many nice presents, cards and money. Marshall and Geneva Burke were married June 25, 1949 by Rev. Warren Corbin, Pastor of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church. Some occurrences during their marriage span of 50 years are as following: In 1949 Harry S. Truman was President. He signed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Executive Act this same year. The Life of Riley was the top TV show. Bibbidi-Bobbodi-Boo was one of the top musicals. One dozen roses sold for $6.25 (now they are $35.50 a dozen). Gene Autry was singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. In 1959, the Burke’s tenth anniversary, Bonanza and the Untouchables were new on TV and the Sound of Music was on Broadway. In 1974, their 25 anniversary, Nixon resigned, there was a gasoline shortage, and streaking was the fad. Marshall and Geneva all your friends and family wish you the very best life has to offer in the years to come. Nancy Scherer and son, Frank of St Paul, Minn, are visiting with her parents, Mr. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 and Mrs. Ray Scherer. Her husband, Ken Collier, is the editor of American Woodworks, a Reader’s Digest publication. Their son Cyrus, a clarinetist, has returned from a trip to Europe with the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony. They performed in Vienna, Austria, Prague, Czechoslovakia, Budapest, Hungary and Warsaw, Poland. Emory and Frances Conners entertained Saturday evening with a cookout. Their guests were the Rev. and Mrs. Dallas Smith and their daughter, Amanda, and son, Timmy and Earl and Bess Aylor all of Boston, Alice Butler of Washington, Carl and Judy Alicie and sons, Scott and oam, tsiii and Jean (jribbs, David Sanford, Sarah Davidson and Randolph and Paula Kinsey, all of Culpeper, Jim and Lucille Dellinger and Earl and Betty Jewell, all of Scrabble and Nick and Shirley Penaranda of Griffinsburg. The Alicie family entertained with music and song. The good food and a good time was enjoyed by all. Rodney and Josephine Vest and granddaughter, Ashley, returned home Sunday after spending a week vacationing at Daytona Beach in Florida. While there they visited Sea World, NASCAR-Daytona Speedway, and other places of interest. A wonderful time was had by all, especially Ashley. Happy birthday to Charles Johnson from all his friends and neighbors. Charles will Photo courtesy of Barbara Hudson 50 YEARS: Marshall and Geneva Burke celebrate. celebrate his this week. Sunday luncheon guests of Larry and Beverly Conners were Joel and Judy Cress and daughter, Abigail of Amissville, Florine Estes of Sperryville and Emory and Frances Conners. Kinsey and Flossie Wharton’s Sunday dinner guests were Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington, Calvin, Nancy and Kelly Atkins, Joshua, Angela and Nicholas of Sperryville. Kelly had just returned from a baseball trip to Salem, close to Norfolk. Sadie, Jimmy, Kim, and Corey Norman were recent visitors of Ruth Rosenberry, their aunt, in Front Royal. Audra Crawford’s Sunday visitors were Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill and Jim and Lillian Sykes and Missy of Culpeper. Tim, Debbie and Corey Norman spent the past weekend basking in the sun at Virginia Beach. On Saturday Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke went shopping in Winchester. Walter Milton came home with a new stroller for strolling on Five Forks Road as well as other places, like at grandmothers. Ken and Fran Norman and family were joined by a couple of other families for a weekend of camping on the Thornton River. Rena Burke, Mary Wiley and Travis Wiley joined other members of the DAR, UDC, and Colonial Dames on the lawn of Salubria for Sunday afternoon tea. Salubria is located in the Stevensburg area. The old mansion was built in the mid-1700’s by the Rev. John Thompson. Many of the ladies present wore colonial dresses and accessories. Richard Burke and Dan and Bessie Norman were among those attending the Woodville community pond picnic at the Manwarings on Saturday. June Clark’s visitors during the week were H.B. and Betty Wood, Daniel and Sally Keyser, Odell and Kathleen Adams, Hiedi Bullock, Billy and Nina Fox, Joe Baldwin and Misty Hitt. Thanks to each of you for your news contributions. Call Rena Burke 987-8330 at anytime with your input. Washington prepares for busy Fourth Make plans to attend the Fourth of July activities in the Town of Washington on ' Sunday afternoon. There will ; be plenty of good food, crafts and special music during the evening, plus the usual dis' play of fireworks on Avon Hill. Happy birthday to Ms. Lisa Settle of Culpeper who will have her day on Tuesday, July 6. daughter of Allan and Lisa Streightiff of Amissville. Amber turned five years old on June 24. Everyone there had a good time. Happy belated birthday Amber. Happy birthday to Joshua Smoot who will turn 14 on July 4th. Joshua will celebrate r with family and friends. He is the son of Bobby and Connie Smoot. Joshua’s eight year old sister, Amanda also extends birthday wishes to him. Joshua and Amanda had a brother, who died at birth on July 3. He would have been 13. Happy belated birthday to Carrie Baldwin, who turned 18 on June 27. She is the daughter of Bobby and Joan Baldwin of Gid Brown Hollow. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. Please call 675-3608 when you have news for this column. Washington By RUTH CLARK §§i Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. ' Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castleton on Sunday afternoon. We are glad to report that Timmy Settle and Bobby Frazier of Castleton are home and recuperating nicely. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and their daughter, Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and grandsons, Eric and Jason of Centreville enjoyed a belated Father’s Day dinner last • Wednesday at the Madeleine Restaurant in Reston Town Center. Andrew Burke spent the week June 20-26 at Camp Rock Enon in Gore, Va with Boy Scout Troop 200. Many other troops were there as well. He had a good week. Congratulations to Andrew * for having a good year in the eighth grade and best of luck as he begins the ninth grade. Doug and Beverly Exline of Washington celebrated their four year anniversary on Thursday, June 24. They had dinner on Thursday night at The Inn of Washington, where Beverly is an employee. Doug and Beverly Exline, Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck, all of Washington had dinner at Country Cookin in Warrenton on Friday, June 25. On Saturday, June 26 Beverly Exline and son Andrew of Washington attended a birthday party in Fredericksburg at Funland, in honor of Amber Streightiff, TREMENDOUS SELECTION NOW OF SPRING & SUMMER MERCHANDISE! Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-11 10 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Music listening class set Learn how to listen to and appreciate your favorite music. Classes will cover mainly classical and jazz genres. Learn how to discern the basic elements of music and the different instruments in an orchestra; discover some of the history behind the music and the composer. There are two sessions. Session One: July 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22. Session Two: Aug. 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. Both sessions will begin at 10 and end at 11 a.m. Fees are $60 per person, per session. Payment must be made at the beginning of each session for the entire session. Call Leslie at 937-2103 for information. Organizational soccer meeting set There will be an organizational meeting and tryout for a U12/U13 boys travel soccer team at St. Luke’s School in Culpeper on Tuesday, July 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Leanne Rutkowski at 825-1760 or Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 for more details or to express interest if unable to attend. Reunion scheduled Former Aileen employees will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday, July 17 at 12 at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. Please bring a covered dish and drink to share. For more information call Joyce Pullen at 9878091. All former employees are invited to attend. Gymkhana scheduled Gymkhana, games on horseback, will be held at Indian Run Farm in Huntly on July 10 beginning at 9 a.m. The event will benefit Old Rag Mountain Pony Club. All ages are welcome. The cost is $5/class. For more information call Sherry Hamill-Huff at 675-3848. Simmons family reunion set A Simmons family reunion hosted by Kim and Bruce Nelson and children, Katie and Steven of Amissville and Jim Wheaton of Woodbridge will be held July 2-4. They will be welcoming 24 family members from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The group is planning a night of polo, a day at Luray Caverns, Bealeton Air Show and ending with fireworks in Washington. Ragged Mountain activities Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville is sponsoring the following activities or more information may be obtained about an event by calling the center at 987-3366. Friday, July 3: The Band “Everything” (e:) will be playing at Wolf Trap with “Cowboy Mouth” . Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 987-9417 for information on tickets and bus from Rappahannock. Saturday, July 10: “Second Saturday Hike Series” to trails in Shenandoah National Park (SNP) adjacent to headwaters of Rappahannock River Watershed tributaries. Meet at Mountainside Market on Rt. 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m. and carpool from there to trail head, returning mid-afternoon. Bring food for self and clothing according to weather of the day. Destination: Hazel River Trail / White Rocks Trail / Hazel Mt. Trail. Art Camp planned Young people ages 5-12 are invited to attend the fifth annual Art Camp with Laurie Marshall at the Rappahannock Recreation Center Aug. 2-6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12. The cost is $45, which includes most materials. Scholarships are available. Call 675-3267 to register by July 16. Soccer registration underway Rappahannock Soccer League is currently accepting fall registrations, ages 6-16 at a cost of $35 and $30 for additional siblings. After Aug. 1, a $10 late registration fee will be added. So don’t wait, do it now! Thee will be on-site registration July 24 from 9 to 12 in front of Rappahannock County Elementary School. For further information call Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 or pick up a form at the Rappahannock Library, and get it in the mail today! Quilting class set A quilting class sponsored by Yarn and More will begin July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. The class will meet for five consecutive Mondays. Cost for the class is $60. Contact Ellen Manson to register, 675-1350. Sports physicals offered Although the school year is barely over, administrators are already preparing for next year. RCHS Athletic Director Mike Tupper announced that Virginia High School League Physicals will be given at the Rappahannock Medical Center on July 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. The VHSL physical form will be available at the Medical Center. There will be a $10 fee to Medical Center. Art workshop slated On Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Laurie Marshall will hold a workshop to explore making art inspired by the story of Genesis. Charcoal, pastel and watercolor will be used. The cost is $65 for adults, $25 for students, including materials. Scholarships are available. Call 675-3267 for details and to register by July 16. Animal Communication workshop set Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd. presents Dawn Hayman Animal Communication Workshop July 23-25. Workshop includes introductory lecture, two full day seminar with lunch included for only $185. Call 675-1855 for details. Mosby Museum open house planned On July 4 from 2:30 to 5 p.m., the John Singleton Mosby Foundation will hold an Independence Day celebration at Historic Brentmoor, the future home of the Mosby Museum, in Warrenton. For the second time since the house was built in 1859, Brentmoor, located at 73 Main Street, will open to the public for touring and refreshments. Activities will include croquet on the lawn, civil war era music, and guided tours of the house and grounds. Hotdogs, cookies and beverages will also be available. To donate memorabilia, volunteer your time and talent, or for more information about upcoming events call 351-1600. Contestants sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking contestants for their annual Honorary Fire Queen Contest for this year’s carnival. Contestants will be selling tickets for a beanie baby raffle and a heifer raffle. The queen and runners up will receive savings bonds, flowers, tierras and sashes. If interested call Charlotte Turnmeyer at 6358278. The carnival will be held July 21-24.

INDEX Rentals 000. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals • Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garaae/Yard/Moving Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Equipment/Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales Please refer to category you wish to use Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365 Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395. Services Wanted ___ . . Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment •' 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lega| Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600.. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted Employment General Classified Legal Notices Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Automotive our Communit nA PtAcewud New Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 540-349-9577 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: http://www.tiinespapers.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.0. 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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept [ Rental* Apartments WASHINGTON VA- one BD, living RM, kit., & bath. $375/month. Aval 7/1. Ref. + sec. deposit req. 540-937-3439 55 Rentals Rooms ROOM TO RENT $400 + util, short term ok, sec. dep. & refs req, W/D, A/C avl, Rappahannock Co. 540-987-8248 gn Rentals Wanted V _ _/ RENTAL WANTED FOR Family 3BR with outbuilding or basement tor carpentry work. 1 dog 540-933-6088 SINGLE^ PROF, searching for 2/3 BR house in rural setting for longterm lease. Good refs 804-261-5512 pi Iv msg [_ Hunting ^ I89 Properties V ___J HUNTING LAND TO buy or lease, greater than 50 acres Call David at 540-778-1613 Houses V___/ MODULAR HOME, Ranch, 26 X 60, 3 bdrms. 2 ba. Lg utility room, island kitchen, stove, refrig. & dishwasher. Carpeting, baseboard heat, equipped for ceiling air cond. Designer shingles, 10 year structural warranty. Set up on your foundation for only $59,995. Carl Frye’s Mobile Home Sales 540-665-0501 135 Sales Real Estate RAPPAHANNOCK BUILDING LOT. Rt 522, Scrabble, only $13,900. 540-675-3414 or 635-7516 OLREA 155 ==■ ) MARSH RUN Community. 2BR. 1BA, new carpet, 2 AC's. $3,000/obo. 540-4398276. 220 Farm Equipment WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. ma CaraB*/ Yard Sale l J UNIQUE YARD SALE 2 family. You wont believe the stuff we have! No clothes! 8am- No early birds please1 211 West, between Washington & Sperryville Look for signs! 248 Lawn & Garden 16 HP MURRAY Riding Lawnmower. Brand New. never used, w/42" snow blower, snow blade, lawn sweeper, 42” mower, wide tires, chains, wheel weights, extra mulching blades, and manuals $2200 for all. 540-937-3621. 254 Building Materials NEW STEEL BUILDING in Crate. 40x20 was, $5,660 now $2,720. Must Sell! Sam 1-800292-0111. (-> 273 Pets L_ > Lab pups, AKC, yellow, black, choc., males & females, shots & wormed Ready now. $350. 540-399-1986. - 294 Giveaways V_> BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FREESLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 2 MANX KITTENS FREE to good home. 1 F tricolor w/ stubby tail & 24 toes. 1 M black & white w/ 20 toes & stubby tail. Litter trained & affectionate. I will pay Vi of spay/neuter fee if you wish. Call evenings 540-937-5763. (350 Business Services EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-Mop shop lor complete Home Decorauni! Service Floor Coverings • WinJow TruaUiionis Wallpujvr* Slip G *\vrs A: l |V> >I'4ct\ Residential & Commerical RL 211 VA 937-5500 £ 356 Childcare Wanted CHILD CARE PROVIDER needed for 2 girls, ages 5 & 3, in my Amissville home. Call 540-937-5485 anytime. 370 Financial / Mortgages CASH FOR NOTES pay cash for first We and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate In business since 1982. Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 (--> 400 Adoption v_._ A LOVING, childless couple seeking to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal/med expen. Call collect 540-349-9056 LOVING COUPLE wishes to adopt infant. Will pay med/legal exp. Please answer our prayers Call Tracy & Tom, 888-869-1110. r 1 605 Automobiles VJ CLASSIC '79 Mercedes 450 SEL; astral-silver body & dk blue Ithr int. E*c. appear, exc performance. Climafe cntrl sys needs work. $3,600 obo. Call 540-675-3501 LINCOLN 1984 TOWN Car, exc. exterior, needs electrical work, $500 540-937-3621. TOYOTA Landcruiser, 1995. White, leather, loaded Exc cond 100K $24,500 OBO. 540-675-1310. r-' 605 Automobiles V_« QUALITY USED CAR AND TRUCK SPECIALS 1997 Ford Contour GL Sedan201, 4 Cyl.. Auto. A/C. P/l.P/W, Cruise. Tilt 19% Ford Ranger Super Cab P/U • 4x2 4 OL. V6, Auto. A/C. XLT Trim, One Owner 1995 Toyota Corrola Sedan - 16L, 4 Cyl. Auto. A/C. Dual A» Bags. One Owner 1995 Chrysler GTC Convertible | Auto. A/C. PL. PW. Cruise itt Alloys, Only 63K Miles 1994 Ford Mustang Coupe • 3 81 V6, 5 Spd . A/C P/L, P/W. Cruise Tilt. Alloys 1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe-3 1L V6, Auto. A/C. P/L P/W, Cruise, Tilt. Clean 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier 224 Coupe - 31L. V6. Auto. Sunroof. Loaded. One Owner Car 1993 Pontiac Firebird Coupe - V6, Auto. P/L, P/W, Cruise, Tilt, Alloys Extended Warranties and Financing Available. Relax... We use Carfax Vehicle History Service. Shop Online at www.cuipeper2000.com mrw ' 'r'foTkyi* CkJpepen Va Rt. 29 South Your First Stop on the Culpeper Auto Mile 547-3800 630 Campers RV’s '85 JAMBOREE MOTOR Home. fully selfcontained, A/C. furnace, 4,OKv Onan gen, ‘refrig, stove/oven, kit. fac. microwave, pwr. freshwater sys w/shower/ bath/ toilet, waste water containment, freshwater holding tank, hot water heater, stabilizer, awning, lots of stor . 350 HP Gas, 81K mi., sleeps 6. Must see. $9,500/obo. 540-937-3621. 1984, 31' Terry Travel Trailer, kitchen, AC, awning, needs some work, great value, $2,500 OBO. 540-3476657. CTc Trucks/ ® ' 5 Pickups J FORD ’79 F250 4x4, auto, nice, have $7500 into it, needs engine work, asking $2900. 540-635-9690 eves. r v. - ; , > Bids & Proposals > ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS EXTENDED Sealed proposals shall be addressed to and deposited with Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent, at the Office of the Rappahannock County School Board, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, Virginia 22747, until 2.00 o.m.. local prevailing time, July 13. 1999. for the following project: -----\ Apartment Living Brand New Apartments |oi m * w tc RESIDENTS MAXIMUM INCOME 121,400 24,100 26,750 28,900 31,050_ To qualify your incorn® must ba *si fhan IhOM on th« chart baswd on th# oumbar of par*on» living in tt>« apartment __ 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heating and hot water Wall-to-wall carpeting • Walk-in closets with linen shelving • Pool, clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconies/patios EMPLOYMENT f545 Fu" T,me IJ 1J Employment CARRIERS NEEDED TO DELIVER THE NEW EASY TO READ PHONE BOOK. Car necessary. Earn $8/$12 per hour Phone 1-800-8549141 between 10 am & 6 pm, weekdays only. CNAs & Nurses aides positions available. Please apply at: Loving Arms Rest Home 103 Lee Burke Rd. Front Royal, Va. 540-635-3936 DRIVER OTR For regional flatbed exp. Call 540-937-4064 FORK TRUCK OPERATORS NIGHT SHIFT Qualifications: Ability to operate neavy fork trucks in all lumber yard opsrations safely and efficiently. Perform areventative maintelance on equipment. Work in variable weather conditions. Six month probation oeriod. Good work habits and attendance record a must! Lumber knowledge very helpful. Applicants with recent equipment experience need only apply. MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING MANAGER Culpeper Solo Practice Previous billing experience required. Must be able to handle the pressure of being involved in several activities at one time. Medical manager computer knowledge a plus. Send resume to: Office Position 5900 Woodberry Farm Drive Orange, VA 22960 or fax to: 540-854-0579 r PET GOOMER IMMEDIATE OPENING exp., for estab. clientele at a full service pet center, FT, good pay, Call for details. 540-347-4855 Secretary Needed 2 days per week 9 AM-1PM Tues & Thurs Send resume & 2 letters ot recommendation to: Washington Baptist Church Attn: Personnel Committee P.0. Box 209 Washington, VA 22747 Deadline July 7 EXPERIENCED Auto Body Tech. Please contact Bruce at Wilson’s Auto Body 540-341-1857 Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 703-777-1110 Work Schedule: (4) ten hour days (3:30 PM to 2:00 AM) Monday thru Thursday Pay Range: $11.00-514.00 per hour Benefits: Vacation, Holidays, Hospitalization, Pay for performance program and (401k) retirement plan. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED WEEKDAYS BETWEEN 7:30 AM AND 3:00 PM AT: WKCW RADIO ANNOUNCER Looking for full time dynamic radio Announcer with sales background. Experienced preferred. Contact Mike Parris. Offering: salary, commission, benefits. 1 -888-737-9529 540-347-1420 EOE/M/F TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/ DISPATCH Join the Nations Largest Petroleum Transportation Company for an exciting career. Looking for an outgoing, dedicated, and energetic individual to join our team. This position involves hard work and some weekends. Company offers competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits. Dispatch management experience preferred but not required. Recent college grads welcome to apply. SEND RESUME 703-503-9403 MADISON WOOD PRESERVERS, INC. HCR 5 BOX 27 MADISON, VA 22727 EOE HELP WANTED! For small convenience store in Downtown Warrenton. Must be at least 21 years of age & able to work mornings and some weekends. Call Jean @ 540-347-5586. HOUSEKEEPER Part-time, Fri, Sat, Sun. Experience preferred but will train. 540-675-3757 Foster Harris House B&B 189 Main St. Washington This Could be YOUR AD! Call 777-1110 DRIVERS Nations largest Petroleum Carrier looking for qualified Drivers to join our team. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Good working schedule & new equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • 23 years of age or older • 1 year driving experience • Class A CDL with hazmat & tanker endorsements • Clean driving & criminal record For appointment Contact Mr. Greer at 1-800-878-7497 THE ASHBY INN AND RESTAURANT WAITPERSON FULL TIME TOP PAY/ BENEFITS RESUME A MUST 540-592-3900 THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE STUDENTS Earn Top Dollar in Rappahannock County Do you take pride in a job well done? Are you available to work evenings and weekends? Would you like to be part of an award winning staff? Don’t delay, call Anne today for more information at 540/ 675-3800 ext 46. The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Sts. Washington, VA 22747 . EOE New Athletic Fields tor the Rappahannock County Elementary School Rappahannock County, Virginia Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the School Board Office at the time stated above. Class A Virginia General Contractor certification shall be required. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, a cashier's check or the bid bond of an approved Surety Company, in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal. Drawings and Project Manuals for bidding purposes may be obtained by the contractors at the office of Hayes Large Architects, 321 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101; Phone (717) 2384795; Fax (717) 238-4800; e-mail Harrisburg@HayesLarge.com; on or after June 2, 1999, upon deposit of $100 00 for one set of Drawings and Project Manuals, which amount (less $25.00 for expense of postage and handling if documents are mailed to bidder), will be refunded fo the bidder only upon submission of a bona fide bid and the return of the Drawings and Project Manuals, including addenda, to the Architect in reusable condition within ten (10) days after the date of the opening of bids, otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited. A second set of Drawings and Project Manuals may be purchased. Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations; Dodge Plan Room, 7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 850, McLean VA 22102 Dodge Plan Room, 5540 Falmouth Street, Suite 304, Richmond, VA 23229 The Plan Room, 308 Turner Road, Suite D, Richmond, VA 23225 Valley Construction News, 904-C South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Rappahannock County School Board Office, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock County School Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids, or to reject any or all bids 6-30-99 #265073 Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Left on Belle Ave. to k right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart. 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 KSI *A-SA< JMTVT'1'**' Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (540)829-8596 Professionally Managed by KSI Management Corp 0»PO»TW«>>*

Obituaries Mary Clark Administrator Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Clark, 88, of Flint Hill died Tuesday, June ■ 22 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. She was born March 28, 1911 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Benjamin Hatsell and Mary Cooding Hatsell. Mrs. Clark was a former resident of Alexandria and Broad Run. While a resident of Alexandria she served as administrator of the Anne Lee Memorial Home, a former nursing home on North Fairfax Street in Alexandria. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria and of the Daughters of the King of that church. While a resident of Broad Run she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Joseph Claffy of Flint Hill and a son and daughterin-law, Benjamin D. (Joe) and Sherry Clark of Herndon. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 25 at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains with the Rev. Caroline Smith Parkinson. Burial was at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. William Senkewitz Navy veteran William Bortnick Senkewitz, 79, of Charleston, S.C. and a longtime resident of Rappahannock County died Tuesday, June 22 at Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center. He was bom July 2, 1919 in New York City, N.Y. to the late Adam Senkevich and Theresa Anastasia Bortnick Senkevich. Mr. Senkewitz was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by a sister, Tanya M. Robson of Falls Church and a special friend, Ernest William Hiers Sr. of Charleston, S.C. Graveside services were held Monday, June 28 at Woodville Cemetery with Father Leo Zonneveld officiating. Honors were provided by Culpeper American Legion Post #330 and V.F.W. Post #2524. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Hazel Hawkins Boston resident Hazel Lillard Hawkins, 70, of Boston died Sunday, June 27 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom April 11, 1929 to the late Harry Clifford Lillard and Ruth Petty Lillard. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph R. Hawkins .and her brother, Reid Lillard. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by two daughters, Linda Hawkins of Virginia Beach and Sharon Simms and her husband Randy Simms of Boston; a granddaughter, Amanda Simms, also of Boston and a sister, Hilda Marshall of Culpeper. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 30 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Viewtown social notes Congratulations to Paul Grigsby and June Baker on their wedding Saturday June 26. We hope they have many years together. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Gladys Dodson and Robert Frazier of Winchester who celebrate their birthdays on July 5. Wishes are also extended to .Joey Reid and Harlen Coffey - on their recent birthdays. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Depends9 to Your Door If you have MEDICAID or other insurance, you may be eligible to get these products at no cost! Call for a FREE sample. Home Care Delivered, Inc. •AD major credit cards amepted •Nationwide Service 800-565-5644 ,v\ UH"1' FUNERAL HOME [ Serving those mho care since. 1922 l We specialize in personalized services ; JZny questions please catt and tatf^to one of our director, • Bryan E. Flecker, Manager I! 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal I (540) 635-4186 or (877) 363-7016 Local methodist women met The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met recently with Shelby Welch. Those present were Mabel Lillard, Candy Lamma, Mary Curtis, Janet Eastham, Mary Frances Bywaters, Alice Pullen, Ann Ashley Lamma, Barbara Gentry and Barbara Jenkins. Merlin and Joy Shorb attended the annual Methodist Conference in Norfolk last week. Dexter Lillard of Selma, North Carolina, spent a week recently with his grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Elizabeth Welch spent Sunday afternoon with Vivian Hackney and they attended the grand opening of Cooter’s Place at Sperryville. They enjoyed seeing Ben Jones (Cooter), and General Lee Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 from the show “The Dukes of Hazzard”. Allison Lillard of Manassas visited her grandmother, Edna Lillard on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg visited the latter’s mother on Wednesday. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second and fourth Sunday with Robert O. Goff delivering the message. The public is cordially invited. Elizabeth Welch attended a slumber party at the home of Kristine O’Neal at Amissville on Saturday with ten girls present. Bill and Joanne Welch had dinner at the Country Cafe on Sunday to celebrate their anniversary. The Flint Hill Fireman’s annual carnival will be held July 21-24. Plan now to attend and support your local firemen. Historic photographs available from park Park Superintendent Douglas K. Morris announced recently that Shenandoah National Park is sending a mountain family photograph album to many local historical societies and libraries. The album contains copies of 100 historic photographs of mountain residents taken between 1926 and 1937. The photographs are part of the park’s archival collection which is currently being cataloged and will not be available for public use for several years. “While this work is being accomplished, we are attempting to make some resources available by distribution of this album,” n Morris said. The photo album contains an alphabetical index of all residents pictured, and forms for use in ordering copies of the photographs. This project was undertaken in cooperation with the Shenandoah National History Association. :CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME I "The Home of Thoughtful Service" j 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA ; 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager {Jns-fiLzirzcj *Ulzoucjliti by Randy Minter BEYOND THE MATERIAL We should not minimize the fact that our hard work and technology have created material wealth that provides much comfort and quality to our lives. Any lasting fulfillment, however, comes from spiritual nourishment. And since an enhanced quality of life can free us to contemplate the universe and our place in it, the material is linked with the spiritual. This important component to living a full life was expressed in the words of Dorthy Thompson, who wrote: "People and societies who cannot see any purpose in their existence beyond the material and the tangible must live chartlessly, and must live in spiritual misery because they cannot overcome the greatest fact and mystery of life, next to birth, which is death." Even the most secular among us experiences the sacredness of life when one experiences the parting of one we love. No matter what your religious persuasion, life confronts us with our human frailty and asks our willingness to remain open and alive despite loss. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave.. we understand that grieving elicits different responses in different people. You'll find us to be compassionate, discreet, and kind. Call us at 3473431. We're the oldest business in Fauquier County. “Death gives life its fullest reality."- Anthony Dal la Villa Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline July 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper jSSBSSEa Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refmishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED I PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial 5th Anniversary 10% discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247/540-937-5576 Chimney Sweeping Relining 0(d Sewict Fully Insured t6 ‘TfcanA SxpeitiMU Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Specialized Backhoe Service Water, Utility, Drains Lines Footers & Culverts Dump Truck Gravel, Sand, Dirt Topsoil & Mulch Hauling Driveways Bushhogging & Mowing Landscaping Snow Removal NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Prim7 Fencing Anilablt Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One- Slop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Wmdo* Treatments Walpaper • Stip Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt. 211 AmiMvilto. VA 937-5500 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 640-987-8043 KREYLLXG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 Construction “Specializing in qiiality workmanship.” Gre£ Hutcheson f540J 622-2875 Class A' Licensed And Insured EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 EXCAVATING (>l [^kc Trucking & hquipmcni !ik Hoads • Drain fields Ponds * Basements Riding Rings« Gearing Quality work and satisfied customers art our #] priority Miurv Sutphin (540) 675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rii Flint Hill, VA 22627 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Dhdi Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Busnliogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 Landscaping Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and Installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PAINTING Sp|tCiS'p,|cfftint VinvT siding Interior & Exterior Painting rull service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PITXE.VS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class ,4 Certified Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on ,Vnr Work 540-675-8849 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Monday-tlusday 8 am to 9 pm Friday-Satuday 8 am. to 9 pm. Smtay8am.tD3pjn. 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY DAVETTE'3 9S7-$9ir STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 SPEKKYVILEE STORAGE CO. Saf* Handy Storage Kv^lilintial (oaiBicrcial Kcatonalilc Rates 540/087-8507 M'IKKVVIlll.. VA TAX PREPARATION TTAX ■ PREPARATION i aiM.. TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool 4 Roper Appliances 312 North Mein St , Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Siena, Jotul, Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stows ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777

David Baldwin celebrates David Baldwin celebrated his 10th birthday on June 18 with a party at the home of his parents, Jack and Rhonda Baldwin. Those helping David celebrate in addition to his parents were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Jordan Gray of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, Mrs. Emily Jenkins, Tbm and Ted, Luke Wilson and Chris Anderson. Recent guests in the home of Mrs. Catherine Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overhulser of Palm Harbor, Fla., Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton, Benny Brown of Winchester, Julian Brown and Jason and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown and Kayla, all of Lake of the Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Ms. Beverly Samuels of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown. Many Sperryville businesses will be celebrating the Fourth of July with special sales. Residents are encouraged to visit the various shops. The community extends a warm welcome to Ben Jones and his wife, Alma on the recent opening of Cooter’s, just west of Sperryville. Mr. ^n4 Mrs. flicky Pullen and Ashleigh entertained with a cookout on Saturday, June 19. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, Crystal, Tom and Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Ted, James Jenkins, Crystal Fincham, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Mrs. Angie Baldwin. Anniversary wishes go out to my sister and brother-inlaw, Angie and Andy Baldwin, who will celebrate their first anniversary on July 4. Congratulations to my niece, Melissa Payne and Nathan Cotton who were married on June 26 at Trinity Baptist Church in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany attended a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in honor of Howard and Dot Settle of Culpeper at the home of Fred and Kay Rankin on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis of Jackson, S.C. spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. They also visited with other family members and friends in the area. While here Mrs. Dennis attended her 50th class reunion at the Flint Hill Public House on Saturday. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather and Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis attended the Tipp Nethers family reunion in Madison. Some of the other relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corder and granddaughter, Morgan of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peddle, Dale and Shannon of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers and Mrs. Sissy Kitts and Marcy, all of Stephens City, Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Coffey and Frank Coffey and Josh. Also were Nelson and Pearl Nethers of Sperryville, Clifton Nethers of Amissville, Ray Nethers and Jeff Nethers of Winchester. There were approximately 45 present. Mrs. Polly Aylor had outpatient surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital last week. Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor was Miss Heather Aylor of Culpeper. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 4. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Stephanie Scott of Warrenton gave her husband, Robert a surprise birthday party at Country Cookin in Warrenton on Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Atkins and Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, all of the Sperryville area. Have a safe Fourth of July. Community saddened by Hazel Hawkins’ death Our community is deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Hazel Lillard Hawkins, which occurred Sunday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hawkins, widow of Joseph Hawkins had resided in Boston all her life of 70 years and we extend to her daughters, sister and granddaughters, and other relatives, our deepest sympathy. Congratulations to Miss Heather Will, here in Boston who received the Congressional Gold Award in a ceremony at Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capital. A young person from Oregon, one from New York and two from West Virginia were recipients of this award, one of the highest that congress bestows on young people. Naturally we’re proud of Heather and wish her much success. At the “Singing an Pickin” party held at Salem Fire Hall, Friday evening, Mr. John Triplett, the “banjo picker” was honored on his 85th birthday. Mrs. Eunice Meade of Hash Lane and Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge joined by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Ms. Linda Weakley of Standardsville were in Charlottesville on Wednesday, when Mrs. Meade had an appointment at Old Dominion Prosthetics. We apologize for not bringing important days up to date, so here are wishes for belated birthdays to Christopher Frazier who turned 14 last Friday and his dad Ray, added another year Tuesday, and Mrs. Robin Grigsby’s day was celebrated on Monday. The “Deane Family” conducted a program at F.T. BOSTON Boston P By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8882 Baptist Church on Slate Mills Road on Sunday evening. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Barbara Fincham of Griffinsburg and other family members on the passing of her brother, Jack Brown, occurring at Culpeper Memorial Hospital last Thursday and was laid to rest in Culpeper National Cemetery on Monday. Happy birthday wishes to my niece, Brenda G. Frazier who celebrates her 51st Thursday. Jacob Heflin of Castleton Ford Road, also claims July 1, as his day too and Sarah Lynn Hetzer will celebrate her day on Friday. Larry and Betty Myers celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday and Johnny and Missy Bragg will observe another year together on Friday, July 2. May both couples have many more. Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons, Michael Wayne and Christopher. On Monday, in honor of her birthday, Mrs. Robin Grigsby was entertained by Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer and Chrissy Grigsby at Olive Garden in Manassas. Loan payments available BY BOB WILLIAMSON Rapphaiinock News Contributing Writer Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs) are available to the farmers when the market rate falls below the county loan rate for a crop. With .grain prices dropping, farmers may be eligible for a LDP. This is a direct payment to the farmer and does not have to be repaid. The payment is based on the difference between the market rate and the county loan rate for the crop on a specific day. lb be eligible for a LDP, you must do the following. • Report your grain acreage. • The farm must be in the AMTA Program (except soybeans). • You must have beneficial interest in the crop. • You must sign form CCC709 before the grain is har vested and sold. The LDP will be based on the market rate on the day the grain is sold. We will need sales tickets for each load sold in order to determine payment. Farmers who store grain on the farm are also eligible for a LDP. You will need to sign form CCC-666 on the date you want payment. The amount you receive is based on the market rate for that day. Once you receive a LDP on the grain, it is not eligible for a loan. If you get a loan on the grain, you are not eligible for a LDP. When you are ready to repay the loan, you can pay it off at the lower of the principal plus interest, or the market rate on the date of repayment. If you are interest, please contact the office for additional details, 825-4200. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Bruce L. Critzer and wife to Doris Drone Critzer, “Poker Lot”, 1.8235 aces, Hampton District. Mitchell Ellis Jenkins and Virginia C.J. Woodward to Zachary Taylor McKinney, 25 acres, Stonewall District. $114,000. Samuel H. Smith and wife to Sam Mag Properties LC, Rappahannock and Warren Counties. Deed of gift. Julia D. Thieriot to Gale A. Johnson and wife, 50 acres, Wakefield District. $573,800. Charles E. Furr, Guardian to Child Care and Learning Center Inc., .722 acre, 3 acres more or less, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Carson Beahm Johnson Jr. to Shelly L. Cook, .5380 acres, Piedmont District. $39,000. Betty S. Smith to Suzette Y. Teel, 2.885 acres, Hampton District. $100,000. John B. Lyster to Carl McGlothlin and. wife, 2.000 acres, Jackson District. $36,000. Anne T. Stuckey to Brian Hicks and wife, parcel #2, .3591 acres. $55,000. Sperryvflle Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Park Boundary and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 Main Street, Sperryville - 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 ' James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Under Appraisal Hard to believe you can find property in today's market that is under appraisal! Twenty five acres of mature woods, hemlocks and streams, situated on private road offered at $22,000 under appraisal! This won't last long! The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 butchz@summit.net ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Castleton - Swing on the front porch of this delightful 3 BR, 2 BA frame Farmhouse, updated with new wiring, plumbing & Thermopane windows, upgraded septic system plus glass exterior doors & 5 open acres for flower & vegetable gardens. $159,000 Flint Hill - Nature lover’s delight - Wildlife abounds in this 42.7 acres with long frontage on the Jordan River. Nice mixture of hardwoods & pines. Accessed by improved r.o.w. road. $162,900 Castleton - Build your own dream home on this 9.4 acres. Pasture, woods, stream, road frontage & mountain views. $70,500 Jewel Hollow - Just over the Rapp. Co. line in Page Co. Owner will build a 2 BR, 1.5 BA cedar siding cottage on 7.49 acres. Extras include open floor plan, loft for den, stone FP, cherry floors. $199,900 Adjoining 6 acres for sale at $49,900. Hint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 CALL COLDWELL BANKER I Don't be deceived by the outside of ; this charming Cottage located a short > stroll from the Inn at Little Washington. I Completely renovated with hardwood floors, a lovely cathedral ceiling and lots of light throughout. Spacious living room and renovated kitchen. The inside has been totally done over from floors to ceilings. $109,000 One of the loveliest properties in Rappahannock - Stream along one edge, rolling open land with other large farms surrounding this one! Wildlife everywhere, great views! Only 15 minutes from Warren ton. $175,000 Iriease call today tor a rKHfc market analysis of your property. I he market is very active and now is an excellent opportunity to list. Purchasers welcome too!! (540) 825-3300 Philip C. Strange (540)937-5858<H) 332 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 I couxueu ' . , ... . Rl \ VISSWC I i BAMK.eRa Isl www.coldvvollbcinker.com » www.coldwollb.inker.com NOTICE OF TAX SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY When: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, 14 July 1999 Where: Courthouse Steps, Gay St., Town of Washington Rappahannock County, Virginia Property to be Sold: Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 27 Hampton Magisterial District Rappahannock County, VA This land is lots 9,11,13 and 15 of the Oden Subdivision, which are contiguous and comprise 12,911 square feet. They front on Oden Ave. off Rt. 626 (Jett Street) just West of the Town Boundary of Washington, Virginia, and were acquired by James Edward Freeman and Rosie Broy Freeman by deed from Blondell Jackson Smith and John D. Smith at Deed Book 77 page 446. See Deed Book 35 page 320 for plat of subdivision. The owners of record are James Edward Freeman and Rosie Broy Freeman, both deceased. The property has passed to their successors in interest. Total amount owed to the County of Rappahannock on this property is $11,000. A current survey is available by contacting the County Attorney. Terms of Sale: Sale to the highest bidder at public auction. No deposit is required in order to participate in the auction. A $3,000 deposit by cashier's or certified check payable to "Clerk, Circuit Court" will be required from the highest bidder at the conclusion of the auction. Purchaser to receive Special Warranty deed as provided by §58.1-3967 of the Code of Virginia. Property will be conveyed free of all liens of record and free of the interests of James Edward Freeman and Rosie Broy Freeman and their successors in interest. Sale is subject to court approval and deposit will be returned if sale is not approved. Closing will be approximately 30 days following auction. This sale was ordered by the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia in the case of The County of Rappahannock vs. James Edward Freeman, et als, Chancery No. 98CH-54, to pay delinquent real estate taxes. Peter H. Luke, County Attorney for Rappahannock County P.O. Box 6 Washington, Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3318 Auctioneer: Bill Payne, Reg #000914 6/30/99-2T An atypical 70s brick Rambler, this home provides rare rural views, many custom features, good quality, excellent maintenance. All rooms are large, partially completed full bsmt. for guest or office quarters. Attractive porch overlooks many neat farr 1 buildings. Tenant house, unique in design, w/BRs, bath, fully equipped kit. adds potential income or family/guesthouse space. Walk to village store from secluded, easy care home on 8+ acres. Perfect permanent or weekender house w/3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, country kit., LR, DR. Bright & sunny, gas, A/C, hdwd. floors, walk-out bsmt. Watch sunsets over mountains from front porch, back deck, river frontage, easy commute. $194,000 Real Estate III St./Tlic 1 heater HmUim /ashinuton, Virginia 675-1373 ‘ Qrand View Estates Wow! what a beautiful country estate. Parklike setting is what you 11 find when you drive up to this secluded two story Dutch Colonial. Finished on 3 levels with 3 BAs and 4 BRs there is plenty of room. There is also a two story 2 car garage and a 3 car carport and an outbuilding for plenty of storage space. All this on a beautiful landscaped 5 acre tract out in the country and it is priced at only $245,000. Call Sam Snead today to view this wonderful listing. Please call Sam Snead. 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